MONTCBR12 – 4/10/12 LA

  2012 CAMP ITINERARY

MON  27TH         SCHOOL/CANBERRA                        AUGUST    

   7.00am   students   assemble   at   school   for   a  7.15am   coach   departure.     Our   travel  today   is   via   the   Hume   Highway   to   Albury   for   lunch   (group   supplies   own   lunch  today).  Then  it's  on  via  Yass  and  the  Barton  Highway  to  Canberra  for  four  nights’  accommodation  Capital  Country  Holiday  Village.    Dinner  tonight  is  at  6.30pm.    

TUE  28TH             OUR  NATION'S  CAPITAL                    AUGUST        After   a   7.00am   breakfast,   we   start   our   tour  with   an   8.30am   visit   to   the  Australian   Institute   of  Sport  which  provides  sports  training  and  competition  facilities  of  world  standard.  Whilst  here,  we  will  have  a  40  minute  guided  tour  of  the  facility  followed  by  40  minutes  in  the  AIS  Visitors  Centre.  We  then  enjoy  a  visit  to  the  Electoral  Education  Centre  which  provides  students  with  first-­‐hand  knowledge  about  the  electoral  process.  Our  10.30am  session  includes  an  audio-­‐visual  presentation,  an  interactive  display  area  and  a  classroom/polling  place.    Our  lunch  is  delivered  here  at  12noon.    After  lunch,  we  visit  the  High  Court  of  Australia  -­‐  the  pinnacle  of  the  Australian   judicial   system.   At   1.00pm,   our   guide  will   give   us   an   overview   of   the  history,   role   and   powers   of   the   High   Court,   as   well   as   an   explanation   of   the  workings  of  each  courtroom.  Located  adjacent  to  the  High  Court  is  the  Australian  National  Gallery  which  houses  our  national  art  collection.  Here  we  take  a  2.00pm  guided  tour.  We  then  finish  the  day  with  a  3.30pm  visit  to  Cockington  Green,  a  miniature  English  Village.  Here  we  enjoy  a  self  guided  walk  through  the  grounds.      WED  29TH    AUGUST       THE  POLITICAL  STATE            After  a  7.30am  breakfast  this  morning,  we  visit  the  National  Museum  for  a  9.00am  self  guided  tour.  Here  we  have  the  opportunity  to  experience  a  fresh  and  exciting  approach  to  Australia’s   history,   cultures   and   environment.   We   then   visit   the   Australian   War  Memorial   which   contains   the   Hall   of  Memory,   Roll   of   Honour,   Aeroplane   Hall   and   an  absorbing  War  Museum  (11.00am  booking).  Relics  of  Australia's  involvement  in  conflicts  since  1885  portray  Australian  men  and  women  at  war  from  Gallipoli  to  Vietnam.  Lunch  is  delivered  here  at  1.00pm.    After  lunch,  we  travel  to  the  Royal  Australian  Mint,  the  home  of   the   nation's   decimal   coinage.   At   2.00pm   we   will   receive   a   15   minute   theatrette  presentation,   visit   the   factory   observation   windows   and   the   National   Coin   Collection  display  as  well  as  the  opportunity  to  participate  in  our  'make  your  own  coin'  experience  (at  students  own   expense).  We   then   visit   the  National  Portrait  Gallery,  where  we   enjoy   a   3.30pm  education  program   “Possibilities   of   Portraiture”   and   try   to   make   links   between   social   history,   artistic  development  and  cultural  values.  Following  a  6.00pm  dinner  this  evening  we  take  a  night  lights  tour  which  includes  an  8.00pm  panoramic  view  from  Telstra  Tower  on  Black  Mountain.      

MONTCBR12 – 4/10/12 LA

THU  30TH    AUGUST                                                                LIVING  LESSON                            Breakfast  is  at  7.30am.    Our  last  day  in  Canberra  begins  with  a  visit  to  Parliament  House  on  Capital  Hill.  Here  we  enjoy  a  9.00am  tour,  participate  in  a  10.00am  education  program  and  have  11.00am  

hospitality  with  our  local  member  (if  he  or  she  is  available).    We  then  head  to  The  Museum   of  Australian  Democracy  at  Old  Parliament  House.  Here  we  have  a  12.00noon  

education   program   “Our   Voices   our   Choices”   and   gain   a   unique  insight  into  Australia’s  history  by  exploring  the  events,  people  and  decisions  that  have  shaped  our  nation.  After  lunch  is  delivered  here  

at  1.00pm,  we  enjoy  a  2.00pm  1  hour  cruise  with  full  commentary  on  Lake  Burley  Griffin.    Our  final  visit   for   the   day   and   in   fact,   our   tour   is   to   the  National   Science  &  Technology  Centre   (3.30pm  booking).   A   fascinating   hands-­‐on   science   exhibition   which   houses   over   one   hundred   and   fifty  exhibits  in  six  galleries.  Each  gallery  represents  a  different  aspect  of  science  and  technology.    Dinner  tonight  is  at  6.00pm.  We  then  enjoy  use  of  the  conference  room  for  our  own  activities.        FRI  31ST     AUGUST                                                CANBERRA/HOME                                    This  morning,  after  a  6.30am  breakfast,  we  board  our  coach  and  farewell  Canberra.  Expected  arrival  back  at  school  is  approximately  5.30  -­‐  6.00pm.                                                        

MONTCBR12 – 4/10/12 LA

 ACCOMMODATION:                 Capital  Country  Holiday  Village           Federal  Highway         Sutton  ACT  2620         Ph:        (02)  62303433  

Fax:    (02)  6230  3483    WHAT  TO  BRING    CLOTHING:   Underwear,   Socks,   Jeans/Pants,   Shorts,   Jumper/Sweatshirt,   Raincoat/Jacket,  

Shirts/Tshirts,   Tracksuit   (ideal   for   sleeping),   Rubber   Soled   Walking   Shoes,  Handkerchiefs.  

 GENERAL:   Towels   (for   students   only),   Toilet   Requisites,   Sunglasses,  

Torch,   Camera/Films,   Games/Cards,   CD’s,   DVD’s   for   the  coach  and  Bumbag.  

 PLEASE  NOTE:   A   luggage   limit  of  one  Sausage/Sports  bag  or  medium  size   suitcase  plus  one  

school   or   travel   bag   applies   per   person.     Sausage/Sports   bags   are   the  most  suitable   luggage   for   accommodated   tours.   The   school/travel   bag   is   useful  inside  the  coach  for  day-­‐to-­‐day  items  (e.g.  lunch  on  first  day,  camera,  torch  and  games,  etc.).  Metal-­‐framed  Rucksacks  or  Backpacks  are  not  accepted.    

   

LUGGAGE  LIMIT:   Suitcase;   one   which   should   not   exceed   the   total   linear  dimensions   of   140cm   (i.e.   length   and   width   and   depth)   and   weight   of   15kgs.  NOTE:   Sausage,   Sports   Bags   are   acceptable.   *Metal-­‐framed   backpacks   are   not  permitted.  Hand  Luggage:  One  softsided  bag  no  larger  than:  -­‐  Width  23cm,  Height  34cm,  Length  48cm  The  hand  luggage  must  be  able  to  fit  in  the  luggage  racks  above  the  seats,  on  the  coach.  If  this  is  not  possible,  the  hand  luggage  will  need  to  be  repacked  to  fit  on  the  racks  or  placed  in   the   luggage   bins   under   the   coach.   Please   note   that   RED/WHITE/BLUE   STRIPED   SHOPPING  BAGS  &  CRICKET  BAGS  will  not  be  allowed  on  the  tour.  Any  luggage  that  does  not  adhere  to  the  above   measurements   &   weight   may   not   be   accepted   by   the   coach   captain   due   to   limited  luggage  space  and  weight  allowance.    EMERGENCY  CANBERRA  (02)  NUMBERS:     Police............…..000                 Fire...............…..000  

Ambulance....…..000  Calvary                  Hospital........…..62016111  

 Each  of  the  above  authorities  stress  that  in  the  case  of  an  emergency,  please  use  the  000  number.